[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 122 (Thursday, July 19, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H6561-H6562]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF PAUL STOUT

  (Mr. BOST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, 100 years ago today, a young marine from 
Murphysboro, Illinois, gave his life on the front lines during World 
War I.
  Paul Stout graduated in 1916 from Murphysboro High School and then 
enlisted in the Marine Corps in February of 1918. In June of 1918, he 
was deployed to the front lines. At age 20, he was killed in action in 
France in July of 1918. For his heroic actions, he was awarded the 
Purple Heart and Bronze Star with a V device for valor.
  The Paul Stout American Legion Post 127 is my hometown American 
Legion Post in Murphysboro. It is named after Private Stout. I had the 
opportunity this last year to visit the battleground at Belleau Wood, 
where he fought just a month and a half before passing in a battle 
later on farther into France. I can tell you it was a truly moving 
experience.
  Although memories may fade over time, we must never forget those who 
served and gave their lives in defense of freedom and liberty in every 
war across this great globe.

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